Some of the best things to shop for at Presidents’ Day sales are appliances, clothing and cars. Adding to the patriotism are deals for first responders and the military and of course the Oscars are coming, so there’s some great movie packages being offered too.

Save more than $100 on an LG refrigerator at Sears over Presidents’ Day weekend. (Photo courtesy of Sears).

COOL SAVINGS

Need a new fridge? LG’s 20.2 cubic foot, top-freezer refrigerator, model LTCS20220S, normally costs up to $1,050, but it will be on sale at most appliance retailers. We found the best advertised price, $899, at Sears, plus if you buy fouir eligible LG kitchen appliances by April 25 you can get a Visa prepaid card up to $500 by mail-in rebate. The Energy Star-rated refrigerator features an ice maker, crisper drawers, a full-width pantry drawer, gallon-size door bins and more. www.sears.com.

WATCH MORE FOR LESS

Walmart is boasting a HDTV sale with 20 percent off a clutch of models. The biggest saving is on Vizio’s new D-Series 55-inch ultra HD full array LED TV, which boasts 8 million pixels, virtual surround sound audio and is ready for you to connect to Ultra HD-enabled cable and satellite receivers, Blu-ray players and game consoles. Regularly $548, you can take one home for $398. www.walmart.com.

LOVE A SALE

Macy’s seems to embrace any holiday in the truly American way – by having a sale and Presidents’ Day is no different. It is promising up to 70% off home, clothing and more. You can save an extra 15 percent or 10 percent off select sale and clearance items with a coupon to redeem at checkout or a code for online shopping by going to https://www.macys.com/cms/deals/PRZSLP.

Volvo’s award-winning 2018 XC60 utility vehicle is among the vehicles you can get a deal on during its Presidents’ Day sale. (Photo courtesy of Volvo)

DRIVING DEALS

Nothing makes your neighbor more jealous than a new car and Volvo is ready to deal. It is offering 2.9 percent APR financing and up to $3,730 in allowances on 2018 model vehicles, including the XC60, which won the 2018 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award. You must take delivery by Feb. 28 and be sure to read the fine print, but you’ll be smiling as you pull in your driveway. https://www.volvocars.com/us.

AND THE WINNER IS…

Do your Oscars homework by seeing some or all of the movies nominated for best picture this year. At select Regal Cinemas screenings are Feb. 23-March 4 for $35, the only catch here is that you must purchase your pass through the Regal mobile app. Go to https://www.regmovies.com/promotions/best-picture-film-fest. Cinemark Theatres’ $35 pass also includes Oscar shorts and an offer for any sized popcorn for half-price. Select theater screenings are Feb. 26-March 4, go to https://www.cinemark.com/oscar-movie-week. Regal and Cinemark are showing each movie several times during the run so you can catch up to four films in one day or just stop in for one or two at a time. At select AMC locations you may see four of the best picture nominees beginning 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 for $30 and the remaining five 10:30 a.m. March 3 for $40 or watch all nine during its 24-Hour Movie Marathon 10:30 a.m. March 3, price TBA. For more information go to https://www.amctheatres.com/2018-best-picture-showcase.

SNOW FUN BARGAINS

Big Bear Snow Play has announced its 10th season of Badge Days. Active law enforcement, firefighters and U.S. military personnel receive one all-day ticket for snow tubing, which includes tube rental and Magic Carpet uphill lift, with the purchase of one regular pass for $35 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 909-585-0075 or go to www.bigbearsnowplay.com.

Olive Garden’s new meatball pizza bowl is one of the menu choices available for its Lunch Duos deal. (Photo courtesy of Olive Garden)

GOT LUNCH?

If you forget to pack lunch or just feel like eating out, you can do it without killing your budget. Olive Garden has Lunch Duos for $6.99-$8.99 until 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. The dishes range from sandwiches to pasta, including the eatery’s new meatball pizza bowl. If you feel guilty treating yourself then visit with your family 3-5 p.m. for $8.99 Dinner Duos. Get a look at the menu at www.olivegarden.com.

TECH TO TABLE

Applebee’s is offering $5 off of your first $25 order made online or through its mobile app. The only catch is that it is only good for to go, which means you’ll have to take your items home or back to work. Use the code 5OFF25 when ordering. www.applebees.com/en.

Michelle Mills has been an entertainment and features reporter for the Southern California News Group since 1999. She has interviewed such notables as "Weird Al" Yankovic, Glen Campbell, Alice Cooper, Debbie Allen, Ernest Borgnine (during an earthquake) and Adam Young (Owl City). She was the 31st Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade Queen reigning 2007-2009. She is a professional belly dancer (swordwork is her specialty) and also studies Polynesian and Tahitian dance.

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